Confessions of a German Deserter Chapter I War Begins
A first person narrative details the early days of World War I from a German soldier's viewpoint. He describes mobilization near Mainz Rhine, the Belgium border crossing, chaotic marches, and the初 battle around Liege with vivid accounts of fear, combat, civilians, and the feat of German artillery and Zeppelins leading to Liege’s fall with heavy casualties.
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France
Russia
Germany
Belgium
England
Italy
Paris
Mainz - Rheine
Firley
Hhis
Senroh
Liege
Stond
Five Mile Bicycle Race Draws Small Field
A past week report notes a five mile bicycle race with starters Wille Thornsburg Walter Wright Rob Baird Lou Harlan Will Wallace and Otho Tibbs. Only Wright won in eleven minutes as others dropped out before halfway.
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Wille Thornsburg
Walter Wright
Rob Baird
Lou Harlan
Will Wallace
Otho Tibbs
Wright
Wallace
Tibbs
Miss Margaret Hall Offers Food Conservation Lecture
Miss Margaret Nall, eight years as a dietitian, speaks to Chautauqua audiences on food and health. Her program provides government information on food conservation and practical tips for housewives, aimed at current concerns in food economy.
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Margaret Nall
Hall
Hallig
Louise L McIntyre Health and fitness message
Louise L. McIntyre presents a health and hope driven talk backed by medical and press endorsement. She urges all Americans to stay physically fit as a patriotic duty amid stress, drawing on fourteen years of lectures and teaching to convey a practical message.
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Louise L. McIntyre
Poly Pit
America
McIntyre
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Conny
Detroit
Pressey
Duren
Wias
Belman
Villaers
Marshall Chautuqua
Rita Rich
Miss Rich
Miss Werner
Chicago
Herald
Westfield
Marshall Hippard
Vic Janney
Daniel Cooper
Orange
Hettie Lingafelter
Johnson
Sampson
Santiago
Ben O’brist
Phil Lee
Collier and Majors
Danville
York
Castoria
Miss Margaret Hall
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